Animal Control collects only domestic animals by various methods. All animals are treated humanely, will be provided with the best living conditions possible within available resources, and will be given the best chance for adoption and if necessary, euthanized according to generally accepted practice. Every effort will be made to reunite owners and animals if enough information exists to do so.

Licensing

Prior to the 1st day of February each year, or within 8 weeks of the time he/she becomes the owner of a dog or a resident of Atikokan, every dog owner shall cause their dog/cat tobe licensed, registered, numbered, and described in the office of the Clerk, or such other official as may be appointed for this purpose. In return for the fees hereunder set forth, each owner shall receive for each dog/cat a metallic or other type of tag having raised, cast, or stamped thereon, the words "Dog Tag Atikokan" along with the applicable digits indicating the year for which the said license had been issued and the corresponding number under which the dog/cat has been registered.

The annual license fees for animals shall be:

For every unaltered (not spayed/neutered) dog or cat

$30.00

For every altered (spayed or neutered) dog or cat

(upon production of veterinary certificate)

$15.00

For every unaltered (not spayed or neutered) dog or cat

with microchip implant (upon production of certificate)

$10.00

For every altered (spayed or neutered) dog or cat

(upon production of veterinary certificate)

Free Lifetime License

Replacement Tag

$5.00

Redemption Fee 1st Offense

$50.00

Redemption Fee 2nd Offense

$75.00

Redemption Fee 3rd Offense and there after

$125.00

Late fee after March 1 to purchase license

$5.00 +
regular license fee

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SCOOP THE POOP

For those of you having problems with nuisance cats, the Town of Atikokan has cat traps available upon request. If you are requiring a trap there is a $50.00 deposit, which will be reimbursed when you return the trap. call By-Law Enforcement at 807-597-1234 ext 227 or print off a form and bring it to the Town office. Cat trap form Traps will not be available from October to April given weather conditions.

The Town of Atikokan works closely with Homeward Bound Animal Rescue, which is a group of individuals that help abandones animals and find foster and forever homes. Follow their facebook page, or feel free to contact them.